Springbok lock, Eben Etzebeth, who was accused of hate speech and assault, has been cleared by an independent investigation, commissioned by SA Rugby. Four people are claiming just over a million rand from Etzebeth after he allegedly hurled racial abuse at them. The alleged incident took place in the Western Cape coastal town of Langebaan last year. The matter is still pending before the National Prosecuting Authority, as well as the Equality Court.